Wout this be secured if laid over a topeak trunk bag and strapped in? I don't want to lose my existing storage .
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I think if your trunk bag has velcro straps that would normally fasten around the rack, you could instead insert the straps through the small rectangular plastic loops on top of this garment bag.
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It would look odd... The bag is designed to straddle the bike rack... Anything between the rack and the bag would cause the arms of the bag to look more like wings.
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If you are going to use this bag you totally need a Topeak rack. I think one of the guys at work has a Novara, and the track is slightly wider.
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its a big bag. u put in a sleeping bag, ur storage would be reduced. if i were u, i will try to secure both the bag and pad externally.
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Only straps on one side (right) will be secured. Still, due the curvature of the upper portion of most modern cars' trunk lids, it would be difficult to remove the rack (the lid curves outward, effecively increasing the distance betweet the uppor and lower cables). With that, no system is theft-proof; the locks are more of a deterrent and inconvenience feature for a would-be thief.
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Parts of it will be locked inside of the trunk. If you still feel unsafe, you can lock the entire rack in the trunk when you are not transporting the bike.
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It should be tight enough for it to be secure, but not much more than that. You have the right idea.
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I would say yes. Just check the strap tension during one of your first stops. New straps will have a little give to them. I have taken mine on many steep and windy roads, the rack never moved an inch. Do take the rack off for overnight stays so it won't get stolen
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It depends on the type of roof rack you have. If you only have rails without cross supports it may not work. My son just tried to use it on his Subaru Forester that has only rails running from front to back and he was concerned that the load would slide off without cross bars. The straps are substantial and will hold the bag down, but i also bought a cargo net with hooks to go over the bag. If the bag id going to ride on the top surface of the car and not on a rack, then i would suggest you also purchase a non-slip pad to go between the bag and the vehicle surface to help hold the bag in place and protect the vehicle's finish. It depends on the type of roof rack you have. If you only have rails without cross supports it may not work. My son just tried to use it on his Subaru Forester that has only rails running from front to back and he was concerned that the load would slide off without cross bars. The straps are substantial and will hold the bag down, but i also bought a cargo net with hooks to go over the bag. If the bag id going to ride on the top surface of the car and not on a rack, then i would suggest you also purchase a non-slip pad to go between the bag and the vehicle surface to help hold the bag in... » Read More It depends on the type of roof rack you have. If you only have rails without cross supports it may not work. My son just tried to use it on his Subaru Forester that has only rails running from front to back and he was concerned that the load would slide off without cross bars. The straps are substantial and will hold the bag down, but i also bought a cargo net with hooks to go over the bag. If the bag id going to ride on the top surface of the car and not on a rack, then i would suggest you also purchase a non-slip pad to go between the bag and the vehicle surface to help hold the bag in place and protect the vehicle's finish. « Show Less
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I don't see why not - as long as the trunk has space for the straps to adhere to, it should be fine.
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My husband ties it on the roof rack but also takes the excess and knots it to really secure it. We travel 6 hours to our vacation destination and have not had a problem with it.
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Should be just fine, call Thule customer service for further info. I found that I needed to use small pieces of microfiber cloth on the upper arms to stop the marks left on the top of the trunk left by the rubber. Still the best rack I've ever used, easy on and off, very stable at any speed.
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I don't recommend it personally. I have two stacked on top of each other and because of the position of the wheels it is very difficult to do so. It is possible, but one nudge to the left or right and the top trunk rolls out of place and could potentially fall off. Hope this helps.
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I wouldn't. I bought this thing 3 weeks ago and strapped it to the roof of my 2013 Subaru Outback, which has a roof rack that supposedly makes the strapping more secure. The thing tore off the car at 65 mph on route 80 near scranton, PA, and was promptly run over by an 18 wheeler. I recommend that you look for a device with a hard case--PepBoys sells some very good stuff along those lines at reasonable prices.
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It has attached straps so you can secure it to the rack. It is very secure!
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Honestly, the stability of the bag would be determined by the way you have it packed. That said, it stands on end well with an evenly distributed packed contents. Even if it were to topple over there would be no concern due to the excellent padding and construction. The quality of Think Tank bags is beyond belief until you have owned a few (or dozen in my case).
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Yes you can, however I recommend using a couple of bungee cords or some other tying system beside the ones that are on the bag for added support in holding your bag on top of your car.
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You can use the velcro tabs to secure it to your rug in the trunk, or what I did was lift up the trunk mat and secure the straps via the adhesive straps to the spare wheel well.